---
type: "fabric"
name: "Kersey"
slug: "kersey"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "twill"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "300–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/kersey"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:15:37.75496+00:00"
---

# Kersey

Kersey is a durable, heavy-weight woven fabric characterized by its twill weave and typically made from wool, offering excellent warmth and resilience.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Twill
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 300–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–3 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Kersey

Kersey is a traditional fabric known for its robust construction and warmth, primarily used in outerwear and heavy garments. The twill weave gives it a distinctive diagonal rib pattern, enhancing its durability and resistance to wear. Typically made from wool, Kersey can also be blended with synthetic fibers for added strength and moisture resistance. Its weight and thickness make it suitable for colder climates, providing insulation while maintaining breathability.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 40
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 30

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 1000 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.5
- **UPF Rating**: 30

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance
- Windproof

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Napped
- Water Repellent

## Common Applications

- Coats
- Jackets
- Trousers
- Uniforms
- Blankets

## Common Uses in Detail

### Outerwear & Uniforms

Its dense [Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/twill) construction and heavy [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) composition make it ideal for coats, jackets, and military uniforms. The fabric resists wind and retains heat effectively, ensuring durability and warmth in demanding outdoor or professional environments.

### Blankets & Bedding

Heavyweight [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction lends itself naturally to blankets and utility bedding, particularly in cold-weather or institutional settings. The resilient fibers trap warmth efficiently while withstanding repeated use and washing without significant loss of structure or insulation.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Iron on low heat. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low or hang to dry.

- Washing Machine Symbol
- Iron Symbol
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Tumble Dry

## Additional Information

Kersey has historical significance in the production of military uniforms and workwear due to its durability and warmth.

- **Regional Names**: Kersey cloth, Kersey wool
- **Sourcing Regions**: United Kingdom, Italy, China
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash/light, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool.md)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Bedford Cord](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/bedford-cord.md) — Woven
- [Birdseye](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/birdseye.md) — Woven
- [Boutis](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/boutis.md) — Woven
- [Cavalry Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cavalry-twill.md) — Woven
- [Cheviot](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cheviot.md) — Woven

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